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Recap: Felted Eyeglass Case Workshop with Judit Pocs – Hybrid Class in October

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Some students share their still-in-process, wet-felted eyeglass cases created during a hybrid workshop with Judit Pocs. From left to right: Clodagh, Siobhan, Breda, Dee, Adrienne, Elizabeth, and Hélène.

Hybrid Workshop with International Tutor

On October 6, 2024, eighteen members of Feltmakers Ireland came together at the CIE Sports Hall in Inchicore, Dublin, for an innovative hybrid workshop. Taught remotely by renowned Hungarian artist and tutor Judit Pócs via Zoom, this innovative course blended the advantages of group learning with international expertise. The project, a wet-felted eyeglass case with intricate embellishment options, challenged participants to develop their advanced felting skills.

Students introduce themselves to tutor Judit Pocs – via Zoom

Getting acquainted. Grateful for committee member Suzanne’s expertise with Zoom and projectors! She is wearing a black jumper with a red stripe down the sleeve.

For the workshop, students could use deliciously coloured Merino wool kits from Feltmakers Ireland and Design and Crafts Council (DCCI) member Leiko Uchiyama (https://www.leikofelt.com/shop/) or fibre from their own stashes.

Wool Kit from Leiko Felt

Students working away at the CIE Sport Hall and Social Club

  • As the projects were small, we shared tables.
  • Everyone could see the projector where the Zoom was cast.
  • Some students opted to wear gloves.
  • Fulling a section of the project.

We organised the CIE Sports Hall’s tables in three rows, with a ‘U’- shape of tables surrounding it. We wanted to ensure all the students could see the projector screen AND be able to get up and walk around the room.

Students show their work to Judit via the Zoom connection

Adrienne shows her case.
Hélène shows her case.
Clodagh shows her case.
Helen shows her case.
Elizabeth shows her case.

With the class structured as a hybrid—our teacher, Judit, in Hungary, and the students gathered together in Dublin, Ireland—we had to adapt creatively. If we had been taking the class individually, each of us would have worked in front of our own computers and shared our work directly. With our hybrid session, we interacted differently since we used only one laptop to communicate with our teacher. Consequently, we took turns lining up to share our progress with Judit. Special thanks to committee member (and fellow student) Suzanne Phelan for her excellent expertise in using Zoom and for kindly loaning us her hardware – her laptop, projector, and screen. THANK YOU!!!

Some of the finished eyeglass cases

  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Hélène Dooley.
  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Maria McGarry.
  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Breda Fay.
  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Siobhan Ryan
  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Sam Fagan.
  • Felted eyeglass case by Zivile Zeniauskaite.
  • Finished case by Elizabeth Redding.
  • Finished case by Clodagh Mac Donagh.
  • Felted Eyeglass Case by Helen Kiersey.

Each student used creative decision-making to ornament the outside of her case, and each one came out uniquely!

We sincerely apologise if you attended our class in October and we missed the photo of your felted eyeglasses case. Please email your photo to us, and we’ll happily add it to the slideshow above.

Conclusion

Our class with Judit Pocs was a rewarding experience. Students enjoyed the process and significantly advanced their feltmaking skills. Completing intricate eyeglass cases showcased their ability to master advanced techniques such as shaping three-dimensional felt, attaching gradient cords, using prefelt for patterning, and devising sturdy closures.

We can’t wait to see how they bring these newly acquired skills into their future creations, pushing the boundaries of their artistry even further!

Judit has several pre-recorded classes available to purchase from her website, along with live ones. For more information, visit her website – https://pocsjuditstudio.hu/workshop/

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Education: Felt with Lena Club – Now Open

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Wet felting artist and educator Lena Archbold has opened her online community, ‘Felt with Lena Club’ to new members.

This online education platform includes 60+ classes, live Zooms every two weeks, and new tutorials every two months to keep one’s creativity thriving.

The deadline for registering is the 6th of December.

For more information, visit her website – https://felt-with-lena.thinkific.com/bundles/Felt-With-Lena-Club

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Of Interest: Online Talk about Cyanotype and Year-long Natural Dyeing Course 2025

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Cyanotype – Natural Dyeing Talk

Ashleigh Ellis will give a free online talk and Q&A to preview her 2025 three-module workshop on ‘Cyanotypes using Natural Dyes’, which is part of the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy.

When: Wednesday, the 20th of November at 6:30 PM.

For more information and to register, visit this website – https://the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co/events/cyanotypes-a-talk-by-ashleigh-ellis

Year-long Natural Dyeing Course 2025

National Organic Training Skills (NOTS) is partnering with The Natural Dyers and Growers Academy and AppleOak FibreWorks to offer all Irish residents a 40% discount on the Natural Dyeying Course 2025 fees and a further 10% reduction on the dye and fabric boxes for the year.

The course is fully online and consists of 12 modules, scheduled over 12 months, starting mid-January 2025. Each module will open on the first of the month, giving access to written and illustrated material to guide through its topic. Each module also contains a quiz and a project, which will result in recipes and samples for students’ portfolios on that topic.

The booking gate for the one-year Natural Dyeing Course 2025 will officially close on Saturday, the 30th of November.

For more information and to register for the course, visit the NOTS’ website – https://nots.ie/events/professional-natural-dyeing-2025/

For students outside of Ireland, visit the AppleOak FibreWorks website to sign up for the course – https://appleoakfibreworks.com/collections/1-year-professional-natural-dyers-course/products/the-natural-dye-academy-1-year-course

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Education: Hanging Felted Spiral – Online Class – Hélène Dooley

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Registration opens today for the Felting and Fiber Studio‘s ‘Felted Hanging Spiral Course‘, taught by Feltmakers Ireland member Hélène Dooley. Adding movement to an art piece takes it to a new dimension. The shape becomes fluid, even mesmerising.

This is a four-week course, and it is delivered through the following media:

  • A series of short videos which take students step-by-step through the process. Each video forms a single unit in the process. The result is that students can easily pick up where they left off and do not need to devote huge chunks of time to making their spirals in one or two sessions.
  • A set of PDF files which tie into the videos.
  • Daily access to the classroom chatroom for the duration of the course.

The course starts on Friday, the 11th of October and runs through the 8th of November.

For more information, visit the Felting and Fiber Studio’s website – https://feltingandfiberstudio.com/classes/hanging-felted-spiral/

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Of Interest: Felt Matters Podcast – International Feltmakers Association

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The International Feltmaker Association (IFA) has a new podcast! Cohosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten discuss their love of all things felting. The podcast is an excellent way to learn about different feltmaking perspectives while felting, cooking or walking your dog!

Episodes 1-4 are now available on the IFA YouTube channel, Spotify, and Apple Podcast or via the International Feltmakers Association’s website – https://www.feltmakers.com/felt-matters-the-podcast-of-the-international-feltmakers-association/

To listen to the podcast, visit the IFA’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@internationalfeltmakersass6586

There are Behind the Scenes blog posts over on the IFA’s website –

Episode 1 – https://www.feltmakers.com/behind-the-scenes-of-felt-matters-the-podcast/ 

Episode 2 – https://www.feltmakers.com/behind-the-scenes-of-the-podcast-2/

More coming soon…

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Education: Online Workshop with Judit Pocs now Open to Non-Members – Dublin – FULL

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Sorry, but this Workshop is now FULL.

Feltmakers Ireland is excited to announce that we are holding a hybrid online workshop with renowned Hungarian artist and tutor Judit Pocs on Sunday, October 6th, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

We have ONE spot remaining, now open to non-members for 105 euros.

In this course, Judit Pocs’ Online Workshop – Eyeglass Cases with Special Closure via Zoom, we will make an eyeglass case with an interesting shape and closure, the surface of which we will decorate with pre-felted patterns. The long nose of the lid extends to the back of the case, where the closure strap is located. The case closes by pulling the long nose through the strap. The two tendril-like extensions make its shape more organic, and a spiral line can also be felted into the design. Self-made prefelt patterns make the surface rich and exciting.

We will work with 19-micron Australian merino wool tops.

Judit recommends this course for beginners and advanced alike.

Where: The workshop is a hybrid as it will be held at the CIE Sports Hall in Inchicore, Dublin, and conducted via Zoom. Judit will teach us from Hungary. This is a class of 18 students.

Students should bring their felting supplies and a packed lunch. Complimentary tea and coffee will be provided. Wool kits from Leiko Felt will be available on the day of the class for 22 euros per kit if interested.

NOTE: The link is for non-members. If you are a member of Feltmakers Ireland, please email feltmakersIE@gmail.com to reserve the spot.

To learn more and register, please visit this page on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/judit-pocs-online-workshop-eyeglass-cases-with-special-closure-via-zoom-tickets-958096691997

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Education: Five Online Felting Courses via International Feltmakers Association

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The International Feltmakers Association (IFA) offers a series of five different online felting classes. These Discovering Feltmaking Courses begin in October and include Basics, Color, Surfaces & Edges, 3D Forms, and Nuno Felting.

You can work at your own pace with qualified mentors giving advice daily.

For more information, visit the IFA’s website – https://www.feltmakers.com/discovering-feltmaking-course/

The IFA has a branch for all of Ireland – Region 14. To join, visit here – https://www.feltmakers.com/join-the-international-feltmakers-association/

The classes are open to IFA members and non-members.

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Of Interest: Living Felt’s Sale of Online Courses

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The online store Living Felt is having a September back-to-school sale on all its pre-recorded online courses, which include wet and needle felting and range from wearable to sculptural. Many of the tutors are renowned.

Discounts range from class to class, and you will first need to register on the website. Course levels are indicated: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

The sale ends on the 13th of September, Texas time.

For more information, visit their tutorial website – https://feltingtutorials.com/shop/

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Education: Felt with Lena Courses on Sale

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This may be of interest: Feltmaker and teacher Lena Archbold is offering a 40% discount on all her online courses. She also has over 50 pre-recorded wet felting classes.

The sale runs until the 15th of July.

For more information, visit her website – https://felt-with-lena.thinkific.com/collections/courses

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Education: Pam de Groot – Online Dyeing Workshop

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In her online course, ‘Dyeverse Synthetic’, feltmaker and teacher Pam de Groot will cover the basics and also venture into colouring and patterning fabric for use in felting projects. Using ‘Acid Dyes’, students will learn how to print and paint. Additionally, students will learn how to use fabrics in Nunofelting applications. The course will demonstrate how to ensure samples are fixed and ready for projects. It is designed to cover as many techniques as possible while keeping costs minimal and showing how to be innovative with equipment.

The class begins on the 18th of October, 2024.

For more information, visit her website – https://pamdegroot.com/dyeverse-synthetic.html

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